CVE-2010-1262

Name: CVE-2010-1262
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-06-08T22:30:01.553+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 33.06%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1262 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 and SP2, 7, and 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, leading to memory corruption, related to the CStyleSheet object and a free of the root container, aka "Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 33.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 and SP2, 7, and 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, leading to memory corruption, related to the CStyleSheet object and a free of the root container, aka "Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

33.06%

98.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	8	—
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6	Sp1
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	7	—

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 8, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1262?

How severe is CVE-2010-1262?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1262 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 33.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1262?

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Source: NVD / NIST